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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Very own

......,a conflict featuring its very own
missile crisis.

What does "very own" mean here? THX~
  

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,a conflict featuring its very own missile crisis. What does "very own" mean here? a missile crisis that is unique to that conflict, that belongs to that conflict.

  • ,a conflict featuring its very own missile crisis.
  • What does "very own" mean here?
  • a missile crisis that is unique to that conflict, that belongs to that conflict.
  • T he phrase is often used by small children (eg This is my very own little cup) , so it adds a little humour to what is being said about the conflict.
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Hi,

......,a conflict featuring its very own
missile crisis.

What does "very own" mean here? a missile crisis that is unique to that conflict, that belongs to that conflict.

The phrase is often used by small children (eg This is my very own little cup) , so it adds a little humour to what is being said
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Thank you very much~It helps a lot!

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